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HUNTSMAN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Enriching lives through innovation MSDS CODE: BL4 Page 2 of 6 Date Revised: 9/4/2014 Prepared By: Nick Paris Reason for Revision: See Section 16 Dry, brown or gold powder with little to no odor. Will not burn or react. Long-term inhalation can cause lung irritation or siderosis. Packaging material can burn or melt in fire, producing toxic smoke and fumes. HMIS Codes: H=O, F=O, R=1, P=0 (O=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe) Potential Health Effects Eyes: Non -irritating to the eyes. Excessive exposure to airborne dust may reduce visibility and/or cause unpleasant deposits. Skin: Will not irritate skin and is not likely to cause allergic skin reaction. Irritation to skin or mucous membranes can occur by direct mechanical action or by rigorous skin cleaning necessary for removal of dust. Ingestion: Small amount (less than one ounce/30 grams) swallowed is not likely to cause injury. If large amount ingested, may cause gastric irritation, nausea and diarrhea. Seek medical attention. Inhalation: Not a hazard in normal industrial use. Wear respirator and avoid breathing dust. As with all dusty materials, inhalation may cause respiratory irritation, sneezing, coughing, and runny nose. Human Effects and symptoms of overexposure Acute: To date, adverse health effects from exposure have not been reported among workers using this pigment. On the basis of Animal Toxicity Data (see Section 11), we would expect this product to be non -irritating to the eyes and skin and essentially non-toxic by ingestion. However, excessive exposure to airborne dust may reduce visibility and/or cause unpleasant deposits in the eyes, ears and nose. Irritation to skin or mucous membranes can occur by direct mechanical action or by rigorous skin cleaning necessary for removal of dust. Chronic: Prolonged inhalation of amorphous silica may produce x-ray changes in the lungs without disability. Other Effects. No chronic effects are known from repeated exposure to iron oxide PIGMENT. Prolonged inhalation (6 to 10 years) of iron oxide FUME has been reported to produce changes in lung x-rays of exposed individuals. This condition, siderosis, is considered to be benign pneumoconiosis that exhibits no adverse health effects. Siderosis has been observed among occupations such as arc - welders where iron oxide FUMES are present. To the best of our knowledge, this condition has not been observed after prolonged exposure to iron oxide pigment. There is no Iron Oxide FUME contained in this product and none should be generated under normal use. Medical Conditions None known Aggravated by Exposure: Carcinogenicity: IARC: Not Listed NTP: Not Listed OSHA: Not regulated Other: IARC and NTP both contain listings for underground hematite mining. These listings are for the occupational exposures associated with the mining process which include radon, a known lung carcinogen. NIOSH in the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) lists Iron Oxide as a suspect human carcinogen. However, the IARC reference to underground hematite mining is the source for this classification. Based on information currently available, this product is not considered a carcinogen. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: Flush eyes with water, lifting eyelids periodically. Remove contact lenses. Continue flushing for 15 minutes or until eyes return to normal. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Skin: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before re- use. Ingestion: Swallowing less than an ounce (less than 30 grams) will not cause harm. For larger amounts, do not induce vomiting, but give one or two glasses of water to drink and Contact medical personnel or poison control center immediately. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Inhalation: Move from dusty area to fresh air and get medical attention for any breathing difficulty. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable Properties: Not Flammable. Flash Point: Will not flash. Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): Will not explode